Wicked at San Diego Civic Theatre

Stephen Schartz’s brilliance and talent breach generation gaps, from beloved Disney films to flawless Broadway magic. The hit-making virtuoso who brought Godspell and Pippin to the world has now breathed life into smash-hit Wicked, which comes to San Diego Civic Theatre for the winter playbill. 

Wicked cleverly combines bureaucratic criticisms, unusual heroes, and unlikely romance within a number of catchy tracks, including Defying Gravity, which has taken Broadway by storm.

Snopsis

The plot follows Elphaba, the adulterine daughter of the wife of Munchkinland’s governor. Despite her family and identity issues, Elphaba makes it into the highly regarded Shiz University, where she bunks with social butterfly Galinda. The two polar opposites hardly get along at first but soon become allies. 

Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worse when Elphaba notices nefarious crimes against the Animals, a sentient race often targeted by persecution. Galinda and Elphaba go to the Wizard for help, but the Wizard disappointingly offers little assistance. A unsatisfied Elphaba leaves the Emerald City to fight for justice for the Animals, leaving Galinda and her studies at Shiz University behind. 

Meanwhile, Galinda - known as Glinda - climbs the social ladder, marries Fiyero, the Captain of the Guard, and pursues an socialite lifestyle. Elphaba returns and unwittingly wins Fiyero’s admiration as he falls in love with her. Will the couple’s love blossom unburdened, or will Elphaba’s agenda push Fiyero away, disconnect her from friends, and kill her?

History

Wicked opened its first debut in 2003 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre. As its influence spread, it broke into new locations year after year, earning international acclaim across multiple countries and continents. Its capacity to bring in audiences also inspired Hollywood producers to release a two-part motion picture based on the Broadway show, that hit cinemas in November 2024.

Wicked scored numerous awards during its prime in the 2000s, including 2 Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Lyrics, 3 Tony awards, and a Grammy award for Best Musical Theater Album. The cast and crew performing at San Diego Civic Theatre on Friday 14th February 2025 promise to deliver an epic performance. 

San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Civic Theatre offers the ideal stage to watch this unforgettable musical. You’ll enjoy more than a basic story about magic, witches, and crazy monkeys in this modern favorite Broadway show. San Diego Civic Theatre and its exceptional staff immerse you in an setting that links characters, settings, and themes you’ll love and hate. Tickets for Wicked start at $108, so reserve your seats, take flight, and experience the magic of Oz!